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Pride and Prejudice

  • TV Mini Series
  • 1995
  • TV-PG
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
98K
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POPULARITY
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Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle in Pride and Prejudice (1995)
Pride And Prejudice
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While the arrival of wealthy gentlemen sends her marriage-minded mother into a frenzy, willful and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet matches wits with haughty Mr. Darcy.While the arrival of wealthy gentlemen sends her marriage-minded mother into a frenzy, willful and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet matches wits with haughty Mr. Darcy.While the arrival of wealthy gentlemen sends her marriage-minded mother into a frenzy, willful and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet matches wits with haughty Mr. Darcy.

  • Stars
    • Colin Firth
    • Jennifer Ehle
    • Susannah Harker
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    98K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    555
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    • Stars
      • Colin Firth
      • Jennifer Ehle
      • Susannah Harker
    • 491User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #72
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 9 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • Mr Darcy
    • 1995
    Jennifer Ehle
    Jennifer Ehle
    • Elizabeth Bennet
    • 1995
    Susannah Harker
    Susannah Harker
    • Jane Bennet
    • 1995
    Julia Sawalha
    Julia Sawalha
    • Lydia Bennet
    • 1995
    Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman
    • Mrs. Bennet
    • 1995
    Benjamin Whitrow
    Benjamin Whitrow
    • Mr. Bennet
    • 1995
    Crispin Bonham-Carter
    Crispin Bonham-Carter
    • Mr Bingley
    • 1995
    Polly Maberly
    Polly Maberly
    • Kitty Bennet
    • 1995
    Lucy Briers
    Lucy Briers
    • Mary Bennet
    • 1995
    Anna Chancellor
    Anna Chancellor
    • Miss Bingley
    • 1995
    Lucy Robinson
    Lucy Robinson
    • Mrs Hurst
    • 1995
    Adrian Lukis
    Adrian Lukis
    • Wickham…
    • 1995
    David Bamber
    David Bamber
    • Mr Collins
    • 1995
    Lucy Scott
    • Charlotte Lucas
    • 1995
    Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis
    • Maria Lucas
    • 1995
    Emilia Fox
    Emilia Fox
    • Georgiana Darcy
    • 1995
    Marlene Sidaway
    Marlene Sidaway
    • Hill…
    • 1995
    Barbara Leigh-Hunt
    Barbara Leigh-Hunt
    • Lady Catherine de Bourgh
    • 1995
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    Reviewers say 'Pride and Prejudice' is acclaimed for its faithful adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, with standout performances by Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth. The meticulous production values, including costumes and sets, enhance the historical accuracy. Andrew Davies' screenplay is praised for its clever adaptation, maintaining the essence of the original text. The series is celebrated for its humor, wit, and depth in character relationships, making it a standout portrayal of Austen's classic.
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    Adriane

    Very true to the book (that's why it was worth watching)..

    I am a college student and I love reading classic literature. Jane Austen is one of my favorite writers of all time, and I was very happy with the movie versions of both Emma (with Gwyneth Paltrow) and Sense and Sensibility (with Emma Thompson & Kate Winslet). Both of the books are classics, and the movies are very true to their predescesors. This was no exception. I have read the book, and loved it, and I absolutely loved this mini-series. I was told by my English professor that it was the best version, and I was not happy with the version with Laurence Olivier. The cast was perfect, and how I loved seeing the relationship between Elizabeth & darcy unfold! One of the best 5 hours ever spent on a movie. 10/10
    knightsofneech

    Probably the best BBC miniseries made-Austen would be proud...

    This adaptation of the Jane Austen novel is really incredible. Set design and costumes are very believable and the acting is practically perfect for most of characters.

    A few comments on costume: one of the most believable aspects of the details put into this miniseries has to do with the costumes. Elizabeth and Jane are both adorned simple enough to convey a Christian background and some decor and modesty, as they would have properly been dressed during this time, yet the costumers could have expanded their wardrobe as you see many times in American films (the 1999 version of Emma comes to mind here, particularly) and yet at the time, the women would *not* have had 10 different ensembles to wear at special events. I honestly admired the holding back of their wardrobes to a few gowns rather than having gone overboard as you often see! The women who were of higher stature were properly attired in their jewels and every costume fit the character and situation beautifully. This and the musical score are two of the biggest highlights, I felt.

    I would also like to give props to Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth who were cast wonderfully. Jennifer was able to convey a sort of devilish satire and quick wit which I thought suited her exceedingly well and accentuated the wit Austen was trying to get across in the novel. Firth held back and it suited his character. He shows a quiet power, a feeling of disdain and complexity in his acting that worked well for the first half of the miniseries and then turned this into admiration and openness later as the story develops. By the time he declares his undying love to Elizabeth you get the impression he is ready to burst open and you breathe a huge sigh of relief for him, yet the energy continues to pulse. Its a great thing to watch..

    I would recommend this miniseries to anyone, especially those not yet familiar with Austen. This specific miniseries is so well done many people I have watched it with have sparked incredible interests in the intrigues of Austen's works. Good job BBC!
    10Wulfstan10

    Hard to Beat

    This version of Pride and Prejudice is simply outstanding and excels in essentially every aspect. It is faithful to the book, particularly capturing the spirit of the book and the energy and constant tension of the story. It excellently portrays the world of the book as it relates to the story, with keen attention to the details of costume, the furniture, etc. Moreover, the actors were on the whole outstanding. I fail to see how anyone could have portray Darcy better than did Colin Firth, who perfectly captured the character's aristocratic refinedness, his shyness and sense of decorum that come across as apparent stuffiness and disdain, and his underlying passion, all at the same time. He perfectly blends all these different traits and is utterly convincing in portraying the outward stiffness as a simple facade for the strong emotions and character underneath, rather than simply being stiff and wooden. His looks, and especially his eyes, say so much of the complexity of his character and his feelings with subtle expressions. Similarly Jennifer Ehle excellently portrays Lizzie, showing her to be tender, witty, thoughtful, occasionally prone to strong judgments without all the information, yet trying to grapple with different feelings as her involvement with Darcy, et al., progresses. David Bamber is great as Mr. Collins and perfectly conveys his mix of traits. Alison Steadman's histrionics and fickle opinions are wonderful as the mom, and remind me very much of an actual relative of mine, while Benjamin Whitrow is a great counterpart as the father who is outwardly usually calm and peaceful, yet always able to rile up his wife. The others are great, too, but there is no point in listing them all. The bottom line is that I find it hard to beat this production, which is utterly gripping and keeps anyone interested in these stories completely entranced the whole way through.
    10keng5

    Doing justice to Jane Austen.

    This is a drama to rave about. I've not seen its like on television before; nor do I expect to see its like again. It was superb. It was almost perfect - though not quite.

    It is rare to find a Jane Austen dramatisation that comes so near to being perfect on every level and that stays so true to the original novel. The greater part of the dialogue in the series is Jane Austen's own and every scene is included and follows the same chronological order. The drama departs from the novel in only two instances. In order to extend our knowledge of the characters of Darcy(Colin Firth), and Mr Collins(David Bamber), two scenes are added; to demonstrate that Darcy is not just an effete aristocrat but a real man worthy of Elizabeth's love we are shown him indulging in manly pursuits; fencing, and swimming in his private lake (it puzzles me why so many women seem to drool over his wet-shirt scene); and to demonstrate that Mr Collins is an idiotic, narrow- minded prude we are shown him trembling with embarrassment and horror when he happens to come across Lydia (Julia Sawalha) in a state of dishabille. David Bamber makes Mr Collins deliciously toadying and obsequious. A remarkable piece of acting.

    It is its faithfulness to the original that makes this drama so good. No one has ever written a more tightly plotted novel. Its series of climaxes make the novel difficult to put down; just as one plot-line reaches its climactic conclusion, another is building. And the duel of wits and sharp dialogue between Darcy and Elizabeth (Jennifer Ehle) as they get to know each other is entrancing. And then comes that moment. She is at the piano befriending Darcy's sister, Georgiana (Emilia Fox), when he holds her gaze with a silent declaration of his love and admiration. This involved a fine piece of editor-timing; a split second either way, either too long or too short, and the poignancy of that moment would have been lost. It is interesting to compare Colin Firth's Darcy with that of Lawrence Olivier's Darcy in the Hollywood film. Olivier falsely portraits him as appealingly shy and self-conscious. But Darcy was in no way shy, he was just proud, with every reason to have a good opinion of himself. He found it impossible to imagine that anyone in a lower strata of society, living in a small provincial town, could be his equal - until he met Elizabeth!

    However, I felt there was one weak link in the chain of superb acting; Alison steadman. Many will disagree but I think she over-acted, turning her Mrs Bennet into a nerve- grating, neurasthenic caricature. But apart from that, I heartily recommend this video. Don't miss it. You'll not see its like again. I must just mention the charming piano music by Carl Davis, so beautifully evocative of a beautiful period in history (for the rich).
    tazcat39

    Mr. Darcy (Colin Firth) Stole my Heart!

    Never having read Austen before, I completely fell in love with this A&E mini series and, although I am a senior citizen, with Colin Firth who is wonderful as the Prideful Mr. Darcy. Jennifer Ehle is equally good as the charming but prejudiced Lizzy. I also enjoyed Benjamin Whitrow as the father of "the five silliest girls in England" and Alison Steadman's hilarious rendition of Mrs. Bennett. I immediately bought the tapes and have watched them over and over.

    I recommend this mini series to everyone. It far exceeds the films made of Austen's works. Emma (and Gywnneth Paltrow) pales in comparison with this A&E mini series.

    I, too, enjoyed Bridget Jones Diary all the more because of Colin Firth's Mark DARCY.

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    • Trivia
      Anna Chancellor (Miss Bingley) is actually related to Jane Austen. Chancellor is a direct descendant of Austen's elder brother, Edward.
    • Goofs
      In the marriage proposal scene the clock on the mantel doesn't change time. It remains at 6:16 throughout the scene.
    • Quotes

      Elizabeth Bennet: The more I see of the world, the less inclined I am to think well of it.

    • Connections
      Featured in Pride & Prejudice: From Page to Screen (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Pride and Prejudice
      (Opening title music)

      Composed by Carl Davis

      Performed by Melvyn Tan

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
      • PBS (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
    • Filming locations
      • Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, England, UK(Pemberley exterior)
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Chestermead
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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